Delhi Police Detain Over 7,000 During CJP Protests Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Delhi Police detained over 7,000 individuals, including leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and other opposition figures, during protests on October 10 and 11, 2026. The protests, organized by the CJP and other groups, were held against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in electoral roll revisions. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta criticized the CJP, Congress, and AAP, accusing them of attempting to destabilize the national capital.
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What Happened
Delhi Police conducted a significant crackdown on protests organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and other groups on October 10 and 11, 2026. These protests were directed against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, focusing on alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Authorities deployed approximately 41,000 security personnel across Delhi, leading to the detention of over 7,000 individuals, including CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka, along with other opposition figures, activists, and students. Security measures also included stringent traffic restrictions, the closure of numerous metro stations, and mobile internet shutdowns in central Delhi.
Ahead of the planned protests, Delhi Police denied permission for the gatherings, citing late application submission and previous rule violations. Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) were imposed across New Delhi. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta publicly criticized the CJP, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal, accusing them of attempting to destabilize the national capital and labeling the CJP as a "B-Team" of the AAP and Congress.
Key Facts
- Protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and other groups occurred on October 10 and 11, 2026.From research
- The protests were against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.From research
- The protests focused on alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.From research
- Approximately 41,000 security personnel were deployed across Delhi.From research
- Over 7,000 individuals were detained, including CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka.From research
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta criticized the CJP, Rahul Gandhi, and Arvind Kejriwal.Hindustan TimesThe Hindu
- CM Rekha Gupta labeled the CJP as a "B-Team" of the AAP and Congress.The Hindu
- Delhi Police denied permission for the gatherings and imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS.From research
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